BA in Dance
(62-66 hours*)

This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see item 1 below for information regarding requirements for admission to this major.

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1. Students must pass a dance audition for acceptance into the major. Please see the Dance Department for further details.
2. The Dance Department requires a minimum of 30 hours of dance credit to be taken in residency at BYU's Provo campus for this degree program. BYU Independent Study courses do not count toward residency. These hours may also go toward BYU's 30-hour residency requirement for graduation.
3. Students must complete annual mandatory advisement.
4. Complete the following prerequisite course:
   PDBIO 220 : Human Anatomy (with lab). (3:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PDBIO 220 : Human Anatomy (with lab). (3:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
   DESCRIPTION:	Structure and function of the human body. Lab included.
   
   
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5. Complete the following:
   DANCE 230 : Conditioning and Injury Prevention for Dance. (2:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 230 : Conditioning and Injury Prevention for Dance. (2:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	PDBIO 220
   DESCRIPTION:	Developing conditioning programs specific to dance. Recognizing and resolving dance injuries. Practical application.
   
   
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   DANCE 241R : Contemporary Dance, Technique and Theory 2. (2:0:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 241R : Contemporary Dance, Technique and Theory 2. (2:0:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:

   Fall; Winter; Summer
   
   
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   DANCE 243R : Studio Workshop in Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 243R : Studio Workshop in Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 241R or equivalent; instructor's consent; concurrent enrollment in Dance 244R the first time taken.
   DESCRIPTION:	Technique and theory in a workshop setting.
   
   
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   DANCE 244R : Studio Workshop in Contemporary Dance Improvisation and Choreography. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 244R : Studio Workshop in Contemporary Dance Improvisation and Choreography. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 241R or equivalent; instructor's consent; concurrent enrollment in Dance 243R the first time taken.
   DESCRIPTION:	Beginning improvisation and choreography in a workshop setting.
   
   
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   DANCE 261 : Orientation to Dance. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 261 : Orientation to Dance. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   DESCRIPTION:	Introduction to dance as a discipline and at Brigham Young University.
   
   
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   DANCE 264 : Music for Dancers. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 264 : Music for Dancers. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
   DESCRIPTION:	Basic music notation, simple and complex rhythmic patterns, and polyrhythms; analysis of selected international music styles; brief historical survey.
   
   
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   DANCE 290 : Ballet Accelerated Technique 1. (1.5:0:4.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 290 : Ballet Accelerated Technique 1. (1.5:0:4.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:

   Fall; Winter; Spring
   
   
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   DANCE 291R : Ballet Technique 2. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 291R : Ballet Technique 2. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 290 or equivalent.
   
   
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   DANCE 342 : Kinesiology and Related Sciences for Dancers. (4:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 342 : Kinesiology and Related Sciences for Dancers. (4:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter; Spring
   PREREQUISITE:	PDBIO 220 & DANCE 230
   DESCRIPTION:	Study and analysis of the neuromusculoskeletal system in practical application to dance for more efficient use of the body and reduction of injuries.
   
   
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   DANCE 355 : Dance Production, Introduction. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 355 : Dance Production, Introduction. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   DESCRIPTION:	Principles and practices of technical aspects of dance production.
   
   
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   DANCE 356 : Dance and Technology. (2:2.0:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 356 : Dance and Technology. (2:2.0:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 243R & DANCE 244R & DANCE 261
   DESCRIPTION:	Introduction to techniques and technology of photo, audio, and digital video software.
   
   
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   DANCE 459 : Seminar in Dance. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 459 : Seminar in Dance. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
   DESCRIPTION:	Seminar exposing students to a variety of dance related topics. Instruction by multiple dance professionals in their areas of expertise.
   
   
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   DANCE 460 : Dance History to 1850. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 460 : Dance History to 1850. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Summer Odd Yrs.
   DESCRIPTION:	Survey of dance in tribal cultures and ancient through Romantic historical periods, emphasizing dance of Western civilization.
   
   
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   DANCE 461 : Dance History from 1850. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 461 : Dance History from 1850. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter; Summer Even Yrs.
   DESCRIPTION:	Survey of dance in modern and postmodern historical periods, emphasizing dance of Western civilization.
   
   
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   DANCE 469 : Capstone in Dance. (2:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 469 : Capstone in Dance. (2:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Summer
   PREREQUISITE:	BA in Dance: Dance 362 if a choreographic project. Dance Education: Dance 362; 361 or 462.
   
   
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Note: Qualified students may substitute higher-level technique courses for required lower-level technique courses with permission from the Dance Department.

6. Complete one course from the following:
   DANCE 362 : Contemporary Choreography Intermediate. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 362 : Contemporary Choreography Intermediate. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 244R
   DESCRIPTION:	Fundamental choreographic structure emphasizing visual, kinesthetic, and musical aspects in contemporary dance.
   
   
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   DANCE 377 : World Dance Choreography. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 377 : World Dance Choreography. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall Even Yrs.
   PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 244R
   DESCRIPTION:	Fundamental choreographic structure emphasizing visual, kinesthetic, and musical aspects in World Dance.
   
   
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   DANCE 387 : Ballroom Dance Choreography. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 387 : Ballroom Dance Choreography. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall Odd Yrs.
   PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 244R
   DESCRIPTION:	Choreography in Ballroom Dance emphasizing formation dancing.
   
   
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   DANCE 397 : Ballet Choreography. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 397 : Ballet Choreography. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall Even Yrs.
   PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 244R
   DESCRIPTION:	Fundamental choreographic structure emphasizing visual, kinesthetic, and musical aspects in ballet. Exploration of hte choreographic process through theoretical study and analysis as well as practical application in the presentation of choreographic work. Concepts include clarity, creativity, transition, musical accent and phrasing, dynamic structure, form, stylistic coherence, artistic merit.
   
   
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7. Complete one course from the following:
   DANCE 343 : Principles of Somatics. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 343 : Principles of Somatics. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Spring Even Yrs.
   PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 243R & DANCE 244R & DANCE 342; or DANCE 291R & DANCE 342
   DESCRIPTION:	Experiential approach to movement training including body patterning. Integration and personal expression of body and movement choices.
   
   
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   DANCE 351 : Laban Movement Analysis. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 351 : Laban Movement Analysis. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 243R & DANCE 244R & DANCE 291R
   DESCRIPTION:	Tools to make sense of, and derive meaning from movement. Constituent movement components that facilitate accuracy in teaching, performance, and choreography.
   
   
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8. Complete one course from the following:
   DANCE 359R : Special Topics and Issues. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 359R : Special Topics and Issues. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
   PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 243R & DANCE 244R & DANCE 261
   DESCRIPTION:	Seminar with rotating topics and issues selected from: dance and health, dance and identity, dance and technology, and dance philosophy and aesthetics.
   
               : Dance and Identity.
               : Dance and Health Issues.
               : Dance Philosophy and Aesthetics.
   
   
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   (Note: Choose one from three rotating titles: Dance and Health, Dance and Identity, or Dance Philosophy and Aesthetics.)
   DANCE 477 : Dance - a Reflection of Culture. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 477 : Dance - a Reflection of Culture. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
   DESCRIPTION:	Study of dance as an expression of culture.
   
   
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9. Complete one course from each of the following categories:
   • Foot articulation:
     DANCE 135 : Tap Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 135 : Tap Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:

     Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
     
     
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     DANCE 171 : Clog Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 171 : Clog Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
     DESCRIPTION:	Beginning steps and technique, emphasizing slide/drag.
     
     
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     DANCE 173R Ethnic Dance--Irish.
     DANCE 173R : Ethnic Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
     DESCRIPTION:	Ethnic dances selected from the Irish, Polynesian, or Spanish cultures.
     
                 : Ethnic Dance--Polynesian.
                 : Ethnic Dance--Irish.
                 : Ethnic Dance - Spanish.
     
     
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     DANCE 235 : Tap Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 235 : Tap Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 135 or equivalent.
     
     
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     DANCE 271 : Clog Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 271 : Clog Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 171 or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Intermediate steps and technique; buck styling; introduction to choreography.
     
     
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     DANCE 274R : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Irish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 274R : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Irish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R (Ethnic Dance Irish) or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance technique from the Irish culture.
     
     
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     DANCE 277 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Spanish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 277 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Spanish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall Even Yrs.
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R or previous dance experience.
     DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance technique from the Spanish culture.
     
     
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     DANCE 335R : Tap Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 335R : Tap Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 235 or equivalent.
     
     
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     DANCE 371R : Clog Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 371R : Clog Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 271 or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Fundamentals of clog technique at the advanced level.
     
     
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     DANCE 374R : Ethnic Dance Technique 2, Irish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 374R : Ethnic Dance Technique 2, Irish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 274R or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Advanced ethnic dance techniques from the Irish culture.
     
     
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     DANCE 474R : Percussive Step Styles. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 474R : Percussive Step Styles. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall Even Yrs.
     PREREQUISITE:	Two of three possible courses: Dance 371 or 335 or 374R.
     DESCRIPTION:	Technique and theory, fusing a diversity of percussive dance styles including, but not limited to, French Canadian Gigue, Cape Breton Step, Power Tap, traditional and contemporary Clog Dance. Composition and improvisation included.
     
     
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   • Partnering:
     DANCE 172 : Country Western and Square Dance. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 172 : Country Western and Square Dance. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
     DESCRIPTION:	Fundamental dance skills in western styles of country, round, and square dance.
     
     
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     DANCE 184 : Ballroom, International Beginning (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 184 : Ballroom, International Beginning (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
     DESCRIPTION:	Bronze level. Waltz, fox-trot, tango, quickstep.
     
     
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     DANCE 185 : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 185 : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
     DESCRIPTION:	Bronze level. Cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.
     
     
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     DANCE 273 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Hungarian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 273 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Hungarian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter Even Yrs.
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R or previous dance experience.
     DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance techniques from the Hungarian culture.
     
     
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     DANCE 278 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Ukrainian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 278 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Ukrainian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall Odd Yrs.
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R or previous dance experience.
     DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance technique from the Ukrainian culture.
     
     
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     DANCE 280 : Social Dance, Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 280 : Social Dance, Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 180 or equivalent.
     
     
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     DANCE 284 : Ballroom, International Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 284 : Ballroom, International Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 184 or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Silver level. Waltz, fox-trot, tango, quickstep.
     
     
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     DANCE 285 : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 285 : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 185 or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Silver level. Cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.
     
     
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     DANCE 373 : Ethnic Dance Technique 2, Hungarian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 373 : Ethnic Dance Technique 2, Hungarian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 273 or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Advanced ethnic dance techniques from the Hungarian culture.
     
     
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     DANCE 380R : Social Dance, Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 380R : Social Dance, Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 280 or equivalent.
     
     
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     DANCE 382R : Ballroom, International Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 382R : Ballroom, International Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 284 or equivalent; instructor's consent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Gold 1 level. Waltz, tango, fox-trot, quickstep.
     
     
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     DANCE 383R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 383R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Summer
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 285 or equivalent; instructor's consent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Gold 1 level. Cha-cha, samba, rumba, paso doble.
     
     
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     DANCE 384R : Ballroom, International Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 384R : Ballroom, International Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 382R or equivalent; instructor's consent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Gold 2 level. Waltz, fox-trot, tango, quickstep.
     
     
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     DANCE 385R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 385R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 383R or equivalent ; instructor's consent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Gold 2 level. Cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.
     
     
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     DANCE 480R : Social Dance, Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 480R : Social Dance, Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 380R or equivalent.
     
     
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     DANCE 484R : Ballroom, International Technique 4. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 484R : Ballroom, International Technique 4. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 384R or equivalent; instructor's consent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Gold bar level: waltz, tango, fox-trot, quickstep, Viennese waltz.
     
     
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     DANCE 485R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 4. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 485R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 4. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 385R or equivalent; instructor's consent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Gold bar level: cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.
     
     
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     DANCE 495R : Pas de Deux. (1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 495R : Pas de Deux. (1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
     PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
     DESCRIPTION:	Ballet partnering techniques.
     
     
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   • Ethnic dance:
     DANCE 173R Ethnic Dance--Irish.
     DANCE 173R : Ethnic Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
     DESCRIPTION:	Ethnic dances selected from the Irish, Polynesian, or Spanish cultures.
     
                 : Ethnic Dance--Polynesian.
                 : Ethnic Dance--Irish.
                 : Ethnic Dance - Spanish.
     
     
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     DANCE 173R Ethnic Dance--Polynesian.
     DANCE 173R : Ethnic Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
     DESCRIPTION:	Ethnic dances selected from the Irish, Polynesian, or Spanish cultures.
     
                 : Ethnic Dance--Polynesian.
                 : Ethnic Dance--Irish.
                 : Ethnic Dance - Spanish.
     
     
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     DANCE 270 : World Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 270 : World Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 170 or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Techniques of selected traditional, folk, and national dance styles.
     
     
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     DANCE 272 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Chinese. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 272 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Chinese. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter Odd Yrs.
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R or previous dance experience.
     DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance technique from the Chinese culture.
     
     
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     DANCE 273 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Hungarian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 273 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Hungarian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter Even Yrs.
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R or previous dance experience.
     DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance techniques from the Hungarian culture.
     
     
     Course Outcomes
     
     
     
     DANCE 274R : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Irish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 274R : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Irish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R (Ethnic Dance Irish) or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance technique from the Irish culture.
     
     
     Course Outcomes
     
     
     
     DANCE 275 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Polynesian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 275 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Polynesian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R or previous experience.
     DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance technique from the Polynesian culture.
     
     
     Course Outcomes
     
     
     
     DANCE 277 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Spanish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 277 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Spanish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall Even Yrs.
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R or previous dance experience.
     DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance technique from the Spanish culture.
     
     
     Course Outcomes
     
     
     
     DANCE 278 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Ukrainian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 278 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Ukrainian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall Odd Yrs.
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R or previous dance experience.
     DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance technique from the Ukrainian culture.
     
     
     Course Outcomes
     
     
     
     DANCE 279 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, India. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 279 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, India. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter; Spring
     DESCRIPTION:	Classical India dance technique, primarily in religious-based styles and motifs of Bharatha Natyam, Ganapathi, Allaripu, and Bollywood.
     
     
     Course Outcomes
     
     
     
     DANCE 370 : World Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 370 : World Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
     PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 270
     DESCRIPTION:	In-depth dance technique of selected traditional, folk, and national dance styles.
     
     
     Course Outcomes
     
     
     
     DANCE 373 : Ethnic Dance Technique 2, Hungarian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 373 : Ethnic Dance Technique 2, Hungarian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 273 or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Advanced ethnic dance techniques from the Hungarian culture.
     
     
     Course Outcomes
     
     
     
     DANCE 374R : Ethnic Dance Technique 2, Irish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 374R : Ethnic Dance Technique 2, Irish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 274R or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Advanced ethnic dance techniques from the Irish culture.
     
     
     Course Outcomes
     
     
     

   Note 1: Dance 173R and the different ethnic dance styles taught in the ethnic dance technique courses are offered on a rotation basis. Please see the department for a rotation schedule.

   Note 2: One course may fulfill two of the required foot articulation, partnering, and ethnic dance categories, possibly reducing the number of enrollments for this requirement from three to two: Dance 173R, 274R, 277, or 374R will satisfy both articulation and ethnic categories; Dance 273, 278, 373 will satisfy both partnering and ethnic categories.

10. Complete 10.5 hours from the following technique courses (at least 7.0 hours must be from courses 300 and above):
    DANCE 231R : Jazz Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 231R : Jazz Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
    PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 240R; or DANCE 290; Dance 131 or equivalent.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 235 : Tap Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 235 : Tap Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 135 or equivalent.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 270 : World Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 270 : World Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 170 or equivalent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Techniques of selected traditional, folk, and national dance styles.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 271 : Clog Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 271 : Clog Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 171 or equivalent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Intermediate steps and technique; buck styling; introduction to choreography.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 272 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Chinese. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 272 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Chinese. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter Odd Yrs.
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R or previous dance experience.
    DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance technique from the Chinese culture.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 273 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Hungarian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 273 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Hungarian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter Even Yrs.
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R or previous dance experience.
    DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance techniques from the Hungarian culture.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 274R : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Irish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 274R : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Irish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R (Ethnic Dance Irish) or equivalent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance technique from the Irish culture.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 275 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Polynesian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 275 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Polynesian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R or previous experience.
    DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance technique from the Polynesian culture.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 277 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Spanish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 277 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Spanish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall Even Yrs.
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R or previous dance experience.
    DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance technique from the Spanish culture.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 278 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Ukrainian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 278 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, Ukrainian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall Odd Yrs.
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R or previous dance experience.
    DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance technique from the Ukrainian culture.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 279 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, India. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 279 : Ethnic Dance Technique 1, India. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter; Spring
    DESCRIPTION:	Classical India dance technique, primarily in religious-based styles and motifs of Bharatha Natyam, Ganapathi, Allaripu, and Bollywood.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 280 : Social Dance, Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 280 : Social Dance, Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 180 or equivalent.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 281 : Country Western Social Dance, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 281 : Country Western Social Dance, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 172, 181, or equivalent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Intermediate-level instruction in popular country western dances.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 284 : Ballroom, International Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 284 : Ballroom, International Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 184 or equivalent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Silver level. Waltz, fox-trot, tango, quickstep.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 285 : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 285 : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 185 or equivalent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Silver level. Cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 292 : Character Dance. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 292 : Character Dance. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
    DESCRIPTION:	Male and female techniques of traditional national folk forms stylized with classical ballet discipline.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 293R : Ballet Pointe 1. (.5:0:1.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 293R : Ballet Pointe 1. (.5:0:1.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
    PREREQUISITE:	Minimum of one year previous pointe technique; concurrent enrollment in Dance 291R.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 294R : Ballet Technique, Men. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 294R : Ballet Technique, Men. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 290
    DESCRIPTION:	Intermediate classical ballet technique for men.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 331R : Jazz Dance Technique 2. (1.5:0:4.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 331R : Jazz Dance Technique 2. (1.5:0:4.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 241R & DANCE 243R; or DANCE 291R; Dance 231 or equivalent.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 335R : Tap Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 335R : Tap Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 235 or equivalent.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 340R : Contemporary Dance, Technique and Theory 3. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 340R : Contemporary Dance, Technique and Theory 3. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 243R or equivalent; by audition.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 341R : Contemporary Dance Technique Forms. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 341R : Contemporary Dance Technique Forms. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 340 or equivalent; by audition.
    DESCRIPTION:	Contemporary dance forms and techniques, including Chinese contemporary dance, contact improvisation, and other new and hybrid dance forms useful in contemporary dance training. Offerings subject to teacher expertise.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 370 : World Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 370 : World Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 270
    DESCRIPTION:	In-depth dance technique of selected traditional, folk, and national dance styles.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 371R : Clog Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 371R : Clog Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 271 or equivalent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Fundamentals of clog technique at the advanced level.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 373 : Ethnic Dance Technique 2, Hungarian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 373 : Ethnic Dance Technique 2, Hungarian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 273 or equivalent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Advanced ethnic dance techniques from the Hungarian culture.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 374R : Ethnic Dance Technique 2, Irish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 374R : Ethnic Dance Technique 2, Irish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 274R or equivalent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Advanced ethnic dance techniques from the Irish culture.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 380R : Social Dance, Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 380R : Social Dance, Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 280 or equivalent.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 382R : Ballroom, International Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 382R : Ballroom, International Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 284 or equivalent; instructor's consent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Gold 1 level. Waltz, tango, fox-trot, quickstep.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 383R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 383R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Summer
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 285 or equivalent; instructor's consent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Gold 1 level. Cha-cha, samba, rumba, paso doble.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 384R : Ballroom, International Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 384R : Ballroom, International Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 382R or equivalent; instructor's consent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Gold 2 level. Waltz, fox-trot, tango, quickstep.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 385R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 385R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 383R or equivalent ; instructor's consent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Gold 2 level. Cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 390R : Ballet Technique 3. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 390R : Ballet Technique 3. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
    PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 391R : Ballet Technique 4. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 391R : Ballet Technique 4. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 393R : Ballet Pointe 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 393R : Ballet Pointe 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Audition required; concurrent enrollment in Dance 390R or 391R.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 440R : Contemporary Dance, Technique and Theory 4. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 440R : Contemporary Dance, Technique and Theory 4. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 340R or equivalent; by audition.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 474R : Percussive Step Styles. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 474R : Percussive Step Styles. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall Even Yrs.
    PREREQUISITE:	Two of three possible courses: Dance 371 or 335 or 374R.
    DESCRIPTION:	Technique and theory, fusing a diversity of percussive dance styles including, but not limited to, French Canadian Gigue, Cape Breton Step, Power Tap, traditional and contemporary Clog Dance. Composition and improvisation included.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 480R : Social Dance, Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 480R : Social Dance, Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 380R or equivalent.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 484R : Ballroom, International Technique 4. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 484R : Ballroom, International Technique 4. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 384R or equivalent; instructor's consent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Gold bar level: waltz, tango, fox-trot, quickstep, Viennese waltz.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 485R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 4. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 485R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 4. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 385R or equivalent; instructor's consent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Gold bar level: cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 490R : Ballet Technique 5. (3:0:9.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 490R : Ballet Technique 5. (3:0:9.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
    DESCRIPTION:	Advanced ballet technique, including advanced pointe work for women and advanced technique for men.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 494R : Ballet Variations. (1:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 494R : Ballet Variations. (1:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 391R and 393R or equivalents.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 495R : Pas de Deux. (1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 495R : Pas de Deux. (1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
    DESCRIPTION:	Ballet partnering techniques.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
11. Complete two hours from the following teaching methods courses:
    DANCE 336 : Methods of Teaching Aerobic Dance. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 336 : Methods of Teaching Aerobic Dance. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 342 & DANCE 343; or EXSC 362 & DANCE 343
    RECOMMENDED:	NDFS 100.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 365 : Creative Dance for Elementary Education. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 365 : Creative Dance for Elementary Education. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 243R, 244R, or approved Kinnect membership.
    DESCRIPTION:	Theory and teaching experience in creative movement for preschool and elementary school children.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 366 : Methods of Teaching Contemporary Dance. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 366 : Methods of Teaching Contemporary Dance. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter; Spring Odd Yrs.
    PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 243R & DANCE 261; Dance 244R or equivalent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Planning, teaching, and evaluating lessons.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 367 : Methods of Teaching Children's Creative Dance. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 367 : Methods of Teaching Children's Creative Dance. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Spring Even Yrs.
    PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 243R & DANCE 244R
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 376 : Methods of Teaching World Dance. (2:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 376 : Methods of Teaching World Dance. (2:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall
    RECOMMENDED:	Dance 170 or equivalent.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 386 : Methods of Teaching Social Dance. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 386 : Methods of Teaching Social Dance. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 280
    DESCRIPTION:	Pedagogy training in social dance at the bronze and silver skill levels.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 396 : Methods of Teaching Ballet. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 396 : Methods of Teaching Ballet. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall Odd Yrs.
    PREREQUISITE:	Dance 390R or equivalent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Teaching classical ballet from preballet through advanced; includes analysis of Bournonville, Cecchetti, Vaganova, RAD, Kneeland, and SAB methods.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 486 : Theory and Notation of Ballroom Dance, International. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 486 : Theory and Notation of Ballroom Dance, International. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter Even Yrs.
    PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 384R
    DESCRIPTION:	Preparation for professional teaching certification examinations.
    
    
    Course Outcomes
    
    
    
    DANCE 487 : Theory and Notation of Ballroom Dance, International Latin. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 487 : Theory and Notation of Ballroom Dance, International Latin. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter Odd Yrs.
    PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 385R
    DESCRIPTION:	Theory and notation of International Latin Dance and preparation for professional teaching certification examinations.
    
    
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12. Complete two semesters (2-4 hours) from the following performance company options:
    DANCE 229R : Dance Performance 1. (.5-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 229R : Dance Performance 1. (.5-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Production director's consent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Participation as dancers in concert dance production.
    
    
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    DANCE 348R : Kinnect. (1-2:1:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 348R : Kinnect. (1-2:1:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter; Spring
    PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
    DESCRIPTION:	Educational outreach dance company specifically focusing on developing teaching, creative, and performance skills.
    
    
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    DANCE 368R : DancEnsemble - Contemporary Dance Performance and Choreography. (1-2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 368R : DancEnsemble - Contemporary Dance Performance and Choreography. (1-2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
    DESCRIPTION:	Experiences in contemporary dance choreography and performance.
    
    
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    DANCE 378R : Folk Dance Performance, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 378R : Folk Dance Performance, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
    DESCRIPTION:	Performance techniques and experience in folk dance.
    
    
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    DANCE 388R : Ballroom Dance Performance, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 388R : Ballroom Dance Performance, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
    PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
    DESCRIPTION:	Performance techniques and experience in ballroom dance.
    
    
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    DANCE 429R : Dance Performance 2. (.5-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 429R : Dance Performance 2. (.5-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Instructor's consent.
    DESCRIPTION:	Participation as dancers in concert dance production.
    
    
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    DANCE 468R : Contemporary Dance Theatre. (2:0:12)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 468R : Contemporary Dance Theatre. (2:0:12)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
    DESCRIPTION:	Performing modern and contemporary dance repertory on and off campus.
    
    
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    DANCE 478R : Folk Dance Performance Company. (2:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 478R : Folk Dance Performance Company. (2:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
    DESCRIPTION:	Performance technique and experience with International Folk Dance Ensemble.
    
    
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    DANCE 488R : Ballroom Dance Performance Company. (2:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 488R : Ballroom Dance Performance Company. (2:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
    DESCRIPTION:	Performance techniques and experience with BYU Ballroom Dance Company.
    
    
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    DANCE 489R : Preparation for Ballroom Dance Competitions. (1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 489R : Preparation for Ballroom Dance Competitions. (1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    DESCRIPTION:	Creation and presentation of ballroom competitive routines, emphasizing visual and musical aspects.
    
    
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    DANCE 498R : Ballet Performance Company. (2:0:10)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 498R : Ballet Performance Company. (2:0:10)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Audition and concurrent enrollment in Dance 391R or 490R; 494R or 495R.
    DESCRIPTION:	Performance technique and experience with BYU Theatre Ballet.
    
    
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    DANCE 498R Theatre Ballet.
    DANCE 498R : Ballet Performance Company. (2:0:10)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Audition and concurrent enrollment in Dance 391R or 490R; 494R or 495R.
    DESCRIPTION:	Performance technique and experience with BYU Theatre Ballet.
    
    
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    DANCE 498R Ballet Showcase Company.
    DANCE 498R : Ballet Performance Company. (2:0:10)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Audition and concurrent enrollment in Dance 391R or 490R; 494R or 495R.
    DESCRIPTION:	Performance technique and experience with BYU Theatre Ballet.
    
    
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13. Complete 6 hours from the following elective courses:
    Courses in items 6, 7, 8, and 11 not already completed and
    DANCE 332R : Cougarette Collegiate Performing Team. (2:0:14)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 332R : Cougarette Collegiate Performing Team. (2:0:14)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
    
    
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    DANCE 361 : Music Dance Theatre Choreographic Styles. (2:0:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 361 : Music Dance Theatre Choreographic Styles. (2:0:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 231R & DANCE 235 & DANCE 243R & DANCE 244R & DANCE 291R & TMA 229
    DESCRIPTION:	Physical and conceptual aspects of dance styles as they relate to music dance theatre.
    
    
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    DANCE 363 : Dance Improvisation, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 363 : Dance Improvisation, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 244R
    
    
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    DANCE 399R : Academic Internship: Dance. (.5-4:0:50)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 399R : Academic Internship: Dance. (.5-4:0:50)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    
    
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    DANCE 462 : Contemporary Choreography, Advanced. (2:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 462 : Contemporary Choreography, Advanced. (2:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
    PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 362
    DESCRIPTION:	Creation and presentation of complete choreographic works.
    
    
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    DANCE 464 : Dance Accompaniment. (1:1:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 464 : Dance Accompaniment. (1:1:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Summer Odd Yrs.
    PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 264
    
    
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    DANCE 500R : Studies in Dance. (.5-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    DANCE 500R : Studies in Dance. (.5-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
    DESCRIPTION:	Experience in dance. Possibilities include but are not limited to study abroad, workshops, or pilot dance courses.
    
                : Workshop in Ballet.
                : Workshop in Ballroom.
    
    
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    P MGT 321 : Financial Issues in Public and Not-for-Profit Management. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    P MGT 321 : Financial Issues in Public and Not-for-Profit Management. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
    
    WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
    DESCRIPTION:	Introduction to fund accounting, budgeting processes, and sources of revenue such as taxes, municipal bonds, user fees, donations, grants, dues, and ticket sales.
    
    
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    Note: R courses may count only once to complete this requirement, with the exception of Dance 359R, 399R, and 500R.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

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